Pakistan cricket team has been denied the right to train while isolating in New Zealand. This comes after eighth players from Pakistan's squad tested positive for COVID-19.&nbsp;

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According to exemptions granted to the visiting teams, Pakistan could have been allowed to leave their Christchurch hotel to train in small groups after completing three days of their 14-day isolation. However, due to eight positive cases and breach of isolation protocols by Pakistan players on the first day of isolation, New Zealand authorities decline training exemption for the Men in Green.&nbsp;

New Zealand’s director-general of health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, on Friday confirmed that exemption would not be granted.

“I have very carefully considered this situation,” Bloomfield said. “At this time, I continue to have ongoing concerns about the risk of cross-infection within the squad. There have been a number of active cases identified among the team. Public health considerations will continue to be foremost in our response to COVID-19, whether this involves individuals or teams.

“We appreciate the challenges that this decision will have for the touring team.”

This news comes as a major setback for Babar Azam and Co. because they are set to take on the Black Caps in a three-match Twenty20 series that is scheduled to kick-off on December 18.&nbsp;

Pakistan cricket team has been denied the right to train while isolating in New Zealand. This comes after eighth players from Pakistan's squad tested positive for COVID-19.

Pakistan cricket team has been denied the right to train while isolating in New Zealand. This comes after eighth players from Pakistan's squad tested positive for COVID-19. Also read: Not Pakistan but Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup 2021: PCB CEO Wasim Khan According to exemptions granted to the visiting teams, Pakistan could have been allowed to leave their Christchurch hotel to train in small groups after completing three days of their 14-day isolation. However, due to eight positive cases and breach of isolation protocols by Pakistan players on the first day of isolation, New Zealand authorities decline training exemption for the Men in Green. New Zealand’s director-general of health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, on Friday confirmed that exemption would not be granted. “I have very carefully considered this situation,” Bloomfield said. “At this time, I continue to have ongoing concerns about the risk of cross-infection within the squad. There have been a number of active cases identified among the team. Public health considerations will continue to be foremost in our response to COVID-19, whether this involves individuals or teams. “We appreciate the challenges that this decision will have for the touring team.” This news comes as a major setback for Babar Azam and Co. because they are set to take on the Black Caps in a three-match Twenty20 series that is scheduled to kick-off on December 18.

Pakistan team denied training rights in New Zealand after COVID-19 cases

Six players from the Pakistan cricket team tested positive for COVID-19. The positive reports from the Pakistan camp have thrown the preparations for the five-match series into jeopardy while causing scare in a country that has managed to control the coronavirus.

The Pakistan squad’s "exemption to train while in managed isolation has been put on hold until investigations have been completed", the governing body said, adding that the six positive players would be moved into strict quarantine.&nbsp;

New Zealand’s ministry of health said that 53 team members passed a symptom check before leaving Lahore and were tested in Christchurch upon their arrival on November 24.

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While six players have now come back positive, two of the cases are believed to be "historical".&nbsp;

New Zealand Health said the participating players will now "be tested a minimum of four times while in managed isolation" and the entire squad would be confined to their rooms.&nbsp;

New Zealand Health also revealed that "several team members have been seen on CCTV at the facility breaching managed isolation rules, despite clear, consistent and detailed communication of expected behaviours".&nbsp;

"The team as a whole has been issued with a final warning," it said.&nbsp;

"It is a privilege to come to New Zealand to play sport, but in return, teams must stick to the rules that are designed to keep Covid-19 out of our communities and keep our staff safe," said top health official Ashley Bloomfield.&nbsp;

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New Zealand has registered just 1,684 cases since the pandemic began.

Even before Pakistan embarked on a journey to Kiwi soil, Pakistan’s tour was hit by ill-health after opener Fakhar Zaman was ruled out at the 11th hour with persistent fever.&nbsp;

The 30-year-old left-hander tested negative along with the rest of the squad.&nbsp;

The tour, with three Twenty20 internationals and two Tests, is scheduled to begin on December 18 in Auckland.

(With AFP inputs) 
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Six players from the Pakistan cricket team tested positive for COVID-19. The positive reports from the Pakistan camp have thrown the preparations for the five-match series into jeopardy while causing scare in a country that has managed to control the coronavirus.

Six players from the Pakistan cricket team tested positive for COVID-19. The positive reports from the Pakistan camp have thrown the preparations for the five-match series into jeopardy while causing scare in a country that has managed to control the coronavirus. The Pakistan squad’s "exemption to train while in managed isolation has been put on hold until investigations have been completed", the governing body said, adding that the six positive players would be moved into strict quarantine. New Zealand’s ministry of health said that 53 team members passed a symptom check before leaving Lahore and were tested in Christchurch upon their arrival on November 24. ALSO READ: 'RIP Diego Maradona': Footballing world pays tribute to former Argentine While six players have now come back positive, two of the cases are believed to be "historical". New Zealand Health said the participating players will now "be tested a minimum of four times while in managed isolation" and the entire squad would be confined to their rooms. New Zealand Health also revealed that "several team members have been seen on CCTV at the facility breaching managed isolation rules, despite clear, consistent and detailed communication of expected behaviours". "The team as a whole has been issued with a final warning," it said. "It is a privilege to come to New Zealand to play sport, but in return, teams must stick to the rules that are designed to keep Covid-19 out of our communities and keep our staff safe," said top health official Ashley Bloomfield. ALSO READ: IND vs AUS: Both teams to likely to pay tribute to Phil Hughes on his 6th death anniversary New Zealand has registered just 1,684 cases since the pandemic began. Even before Pakistan embarked on a journey to Kiwi soil, Pakistan’s tour was hit by ill-health after opener Fakhar Zaman was ruled out at the 11th hour with persistent fever. The 30-year-old left-hander tested negative along with the rest of the squad. The tour, with three Twenty20 internationals and two Tests, is scheduled to begin on December 18 in Auckland. (With AFP inputs)

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